A test account is useful when you want to test the various features of the system, or when you want to integrate with the system and need to create shipments without the risk of being charged.
A test account differs from a production account:
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No electronic information is transmitted to the carrier, and no status information is displayed for the shipments you create.
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No other communication takes place, for example, advance shipment notifications are not sent.
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Labels printed out have "TEST" printed across the bar code in order to avoid accidental use.
A test account can't be converted into a production account and vice versa.